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Ribbon cutting at The Shop

May 10, 2025
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The next time that you’re looking for something unusual to decorate your home, consider heading for The Shop, which just opened on the corner of Massachusetts and Windsor Avenues in West Acton. Acton’s new Economic Development Director, Patricia Costa, held a ribbon cutting for co-owners, Jami Hoyle and Phil Sowerder, on Friday April 18th. Members of Acton’s Economic Development Committee and Select Board were in attendance.

A room full of furniture, mostly leaning towards mid-century modern.
The Shop contains a wide variety of furniture and home décor. Photo: David Martin

When asked how they sourced their items, Phil Sowerder smiled and said that he “had his secrets”. Then added that he, and co-owner Jami Hoyle, had complementary work styles that help them get items from “all over”. Although The Shop is often listed as an antique store, it has many mid-century modern pieces — definitely unique and worth checking out.

A woman in a red dress, a man in a sport jacket, and a woman in a brown and white tunic and slacks stand in front of a bench with a furry pillow. There are two paintings in the background and interesting items all around.
Owners Jami Hoyle and Phil Sowerder (along with Mr. Sowerder’s wife) pose in front of some interesting art. Photo: David Martin
People are lined up with a red ribbon. A man and a woman are holding oversized scissors to cut the ribbon.
Select Board member David Martin, Economic Development Director Patricia Costa, the owners, their banker, and Sharon Tchon Gruet cut the ribbon for The Shop. Photo: David Martin

In addition to home décor, The Shop, at 562 Massachusetts Avenue (where the model train store was for many years) offers services such as interior decorating, personal shopping, and real-estate staging.

A white older building with a bright blue door and brickwork stairs.
The Shop’s distinctive blue door on Mass. Ave. A sign will be coming soon. Photo: David Martin

David Martin is an Acton Select Board member who strongly supports local businesses.

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